Whittemore is a city located in Kossuth County Iowa. Whittemore has a 2024 population of 473. Whittemore is currently declining at a rate of -1.25% annually and its population has decreased by -4.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 496 in 2020.
The average household income in Whittemore is $79,933 with a poverty rate of 4.51%. The median age in Whittemore is 38.9 years: 36.9 years for males, and 43.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Whittemore was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 504 | 87.5% |
| Two or more races | 57 | 9.9% |
| Native American | 12 | 2.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.52% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 278 | 2.07 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Married | 127 | 2.82 | 82.7 | 17.3 |
| Non Family | 124 | 1.08 | 85.5 | 14.5 |
| Female | 16 | 3.81 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 11 | 2.09 | 18.2 | 81.8 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
82.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 3.17% |
| Associates Degree | 75 | 18.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 75 | 18.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 8 | 1.95% |
| High School Graduate | 132 | 32.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 2.68% |
| Some College | 96 | 23.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 353 | 345 | 79 |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 41 | 4 |
| Native American | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.73%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,625 | $52,125 | $41,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $108,750 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,324 | $45,694 | $30,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,107 | $47,357 | $41,016 |
| Some College | $45,781 | $48,750 | $41,125 |
$46,107
Average Earnings
$47,357
Average Male
$41,016
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.67% of Whittemore residents speak only English, while 7.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 504 | 14 | 2.78% |
| Native | 12 | 12 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 12 | 80% |
4.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.56%
Male Poverty Rate
3.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whittemore is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whittemore is White, with 2.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.83% |
| Some College | 2.92% |
| High School | 2.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.32% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 1.34% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,944 | $87,604 |
| Households | $77,054 | $79,933 |
| Married Families | $86,597 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,357 | $64,808 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.0%
Male Marriage Rate
54.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
52
Number of Veterans
39
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Vietnam | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 75+ | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52 | 14.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.4%
Labor Force Participation
76.4%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.92%
Born in Whittemore
94.44%
Native Born
5.56%
Foreign Born
4.86%
Non Citizen
0.69%
Naturalized
94.44% of Whittemore residents were born in the United States, with 72.92% having been born in Iowa. 4.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 444 | -6 | -1.33% |
| 2028 | 450 | -6 | -1.32% |
| 2027 | 456 | -5 | -1.08% |
| 2026 | 461 | -6 | -1.28% |
| 2025 | 467 | -6 | -1.27% |
| 2024 | 473 | -6 | -1.25% |
| 2023 | 479 | -4 | -0.83% |
| 2022 | 483 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2021 | 484 | -12 | -2.42% |
| 2020 | 496 | 22 | 4.64% |
| 2019 | 474 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 475 | -5 | -1.04% |
| 2017 | 480 | -7 | -1.44% |
| 2016 | 487 | -4 | -0.81% |
| 2015 | 491 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 491 | -2 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 493 | -4 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 497 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 497 | -4 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 501 | 0 | 0% |